Pottstown, PA Demographics

A map of Pottstown's Population by Race

Pottstown, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 23,476, a less than 1% change from the 23,433 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.1% White, 22.6% Black, 12.5% Hispanic, 6.8% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pottstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pottstown has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pottstown, that probability was 58.6% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pottstown is ranked the 26th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pottstown was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pottstown's White Population

12,710 residents of Pottstown, or 54.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pottstown is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Pottstown ranks 1793rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottstown's White population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Pottstown's population has decreased from 59.4% to 54.1%.

Pottstown is less White than neighboring South Pottstown (76.9% White), Kenilworth (94.5% White), Halfway House (74.6% White), Stowe (79.4% White), and Pottsgrove (95.4% White).

Pottstown's Black Population

5,312 residents of Pottstown, or 22.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pottstown is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Pottstown ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottstown's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Black residents' share of Pottstown's population has increased from 20.9% to 22.6%.

Pottstown is more Black than neighboring South Pottstown (1.6% Black), Kenilworth (1.1% Black), Halfway House (11.8% Black), Stowe (5.5% Black), and Pottsgrove (1.1% Black).

Pottstown's Asian Population

785 residents of Pottstown, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pottstown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Pottstown ranks 577th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottstown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 214.0%. Asian residents' share of Pottstown's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.3%.

Pottstown is more Asian than neighboring South Pottstown (0.4% Asian), Kenilworth (2.1% Asian), Halfway House (0.4% Asian), Stowe (1.6% Asian), and Pottsgrove (0.5% Asian).

Pottstown's Hispanic Population

2,937 residents of Pottstown, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pottstown is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pottstown ranks 154th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottstown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Pottstown's population has increased from 11.0% to 12.5%.

Pottstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Kenilworth (2.1% Hispanic), Halfway House (5.3% Hispanic), Stowe (6.5% Hispanic), and Pottsgrove (0.2% Hispanic). Pottstown is less Hispanic than neighboring South Pottstown (13.6% Hispanic).

Pottstown's Native American/Other Population

129 residents of Pottstown, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pottstown is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Pottstown ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottstown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pottstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Pottstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kenilworth (0.1% Native American/Other), Halfway House (0% Native American/Other), and Pottsgrove (0% Native American/Other). Pottstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Pottstown (2.3% Native American/Other), and Stowe (0.8% Native American/Other).

Pottstown's Multiracial Population

1,603 residents of Pottstown, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pottstown is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Pottstown ranks 91st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottstown's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Pottstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.8%.

Pottstown is more Multiracial than neighboring South Pottstown (5.2% Multiracial), Kenilworth (0% Multiracial), Stowe (6.1% Multiracial), and Pottsgrove (2.8% Multiracial). Pottstown is less Multiracial than neighboring Halfway House (8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.